sterile root
I am looking to buy paint that matches this exact color of gold that the manufacturer uses to make these shells. I purchased this shell off of Ali express and I wanna touch up the scratches / tool marks without having to buy another shell. Any insight is appreciated!
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gusty charm
The gold mirror-like surface isn't paint, it's likely an electroplated coating, which is harder to recreate without additional electroplating, which requires specialized equipment. And it would only add to the existing layer
The best you can do is match the shade of gold, but not the reflective effect.
sterile root
The gold mirror-like surface isn't paint, it's likely an electroplated coating, ...
Thank you for the response
@gusty charm what do you think about this?
gusty charm
might work. I haven't use it.
but basic paint pen technique is you do it on clean surface material.
I don't know if the existing layer would allow it to bond properly, and it may require an additional layer of prpped surface, ie, sanded and cleaned with an inert cleaner, and then covered with a compatible primer.
sterile root
might work. I haven't use it.
but basic paint pen technique is you do it on cle...
Copy that, thank you
gusty charm
you should try it, and document the process.
it may be useful to others in the future. the metallic finishes on these shells are still relatively new and other may have this problem in the near future.
if it does work, post some pictures and detail the steps for the rest of us.
good luck
sterile root
you should try it, and document the process.
it may be useful to others in the ...
Will do! I ordered the paint and will be testing it on a extra gold shell I have upon arrival before using it on the game boy in question
gusty charm
for the pens, shake them for five minutes. not one, not two. five.
those pens settle both their medium and pigment when sitting, and if they were on a shelf for more than a few weeks, they're settled out.
shake then until your arm hurts, and then switch arms and shake it more.
the tip will require it to be "pumped" a few times to break the seal and then let the paint flow through the tip. just gently press the tip down firmly until the paint flows.
then let it sit for a 30 or 40 second period. this will prevent the paint from running and spattering everywhere when you use it.
the paint will dry quickly when on a surface, but while on the tip, it will stay activated for a while longer. you can use this to your advantage to get slightly thicker layers on a surface.
sterile root
the tip will require it to be "pumped" a few times to break the seal and then le...
That is extremely helpful thank you. I was also thinking about using a thin brush to apply the paint instead of using the blotchy pen tip
gusty charm
the thing is, the tip is designed to allow flow with the paint. and the paint is designed for flow and adhesion to make a smooth finish when it dries.
a brush isn't meant for it. you could use one, but the brush hairs would end up getting dried out very fast and the brush may not be cleanable without a proper solvent.
the paint will clog up and leaves chunks and streaks from a brush.
if you really want to, you could make a small pool of the paint from the marker, and use a needle tip to fix up spots that are too small for the regular tip.
it takes practice because the needle won't hold much and can dry very quickly, as in seconds.
but done right, you can touch up all kinds of little nicks and dents.
sterile root
it takes practice because the needle won't hold much and can dry very quickly, a...
Copy that, the pen should be arriving tomorrow and I have some needle tip brushes. I will try the pooling method since the part I am trying to touch up is extremely thin; probably much thinner than the pen tip